‘Malicious use is already happening’: machine-learning pioneer on making AI safer

Yoshua Bengio, a prominent machine-learning researcher and a ‘godfather of AI,’ dives into the urgent risks posed by AI technology. He highlights the prevalence of malicious uses, like deepfakes, that demand immediate attention. Bengio reveals how ChatGPT shifted his perspective on AI safety, stressing the need for policy to address potential catastrophic scenarios. He proposes a unique 'non-agentic scientist AI' model designed with safety in mind and discusses the implications of AI on economic inequality and job displacement, urging proactive government policies.